Your Journey Home
Our Adoption
Process
From your first inquiry to a lifetime of love — we walk alongside you through every step of bringing home your Silver Butte puppy.
Your Journey Home
From your first inquiry to a lifetime of love — we walk alongside you through every step of bringing home your Silver Butte puppy.
Silver Butte is part of a family of PNW breeders across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. If we don't have exactly what you're looking for, we can often connect you with one of our trusted breeder family. Our goal is always the right match — for you and for the puppy.
10 Simple Steps
Every step is designed so you feel confident, informed, and excited about welcoming your new puppy home.
Learn about Golden Retrievers — their temperament, exercise needs, grooming requirements, and what it takes to raise a happy, healthy dog. This is a 10–15 year family decision, and we want you to feel fully prepared.
Fill out our puppy application form so we can get to know your family, your home environment, and what you're looking for in a Golden Retriever.
Go to ApplicationMark and Jessica personally review every application. We'll reach out within 48 hours to chat, answer your questions, and make sure we're a good fit for each other.
Once your application is approved, the next step is to read through and complete our Deposit Agreement together.
Read the Deposit AgreementA $300 non-refundable deposit secures your place on our waitlist. This deposit goes toward the total purchase price of your puppy.
Once you're committed to a litter, keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram. When we post a side-by-side photo of Mom and Dad, that's our way of letting everyone know — successful breeding!
Selection happens only after each puppy's vet visit, so you have a clear picture of their health before you choose. Then, based on waitlist order and personality matching, you'll select your puppy — and we'll guide you with what we've observed about each pup's developing personality over the first several weeks.
From week 1 through week 8, you'll get weekly photos and videos of your puppy as they grow. You'll see their first steps, first meals, first adventures outside, and watch their personality bloom.
Each litter also gets its own dedicated Instagram highlight, so you can scroll through every milestone in one place.
Not on social media? No problem — we send photos and videos directly, based on whatever works best for you.
In-person visits are by appointment only — just reach out and we'll find a time that works.
Time to get your home ready for a Golden Retriever puppy! We'll share our recommended supply list — everything from crates and food to toys and supplements.
See Puppy Must-HavesPuppies go home at 8 weeks old. This is the big day!
Your puppy comes with everything they need for a smooth transition:
When you adopt from Silver Butte, you become part of our family. We're here for questions, advice, and support for the entire life of your dog. We also offer 5 complimentary days of boarding for your first year — because we know life happens.
Investment
Pricing information can be found on each litter's individual tab — see current litters. The $300 deposit is applied toward the total price.
Comprehensive health guarantee on every puppy
Complimentary boarding for Silver Butte families — and they never expire.
We're a phone call away for the life of your dog